DCIAA soccer players, sweaty teenagers, and wannabe influencers have long been exploring the abandoned building of RFK Stadium, recently renamed from FedEx field. The smell of spray paint lines, graffiti-covered...
Marian Anderson was shook. Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939, over 75,000 pairs of eyes and ears and the Lincoln Memorial stood her greatest spot. Her biggest swell of determination, coming from the 19 feet...
Home to Lafayette Elementary, Lafayette Park in Chevy Chase, DC has been a neighborhood staple for nearly a century. Yet, its true history was buried under development until recently, when it was renamed...
Los estudiantes de Jackson-Reed han dado la bienvenida a un grupo de estudiantes de Alicante, España en un intercambio cultural. En este intercambio organizado por el maestro de Español Victor Vela Martinez,...
The Academy of Global Studies (AGS), formerly the Wilson International Studies Program, will soon evolve to become a DC Career Technical Education (CTE) program, the Academy of Global Service and Diplomacy....
Many Jackson-Reed seniors will be without free periods next year due to a newly enforced DCPS policy, sources told The Beacon. Juniors said they feel upset about their loss of free time, and staff are...
Repairs to the broken auditorium are nearly complete after $550,000 in funds were administered in October 2023 to restore the space. Since then, the repair process has been extended several times and an...
Following the retirement of 10th grade Assistant Principal Gregory Bargeman, Kendric Hawkins has returned to Jackson-Reed to take over the role. As a former JR staff member, Hawkins is excited to be back,...
Jackson-Reed students and staff expressed worry and unease over President Donald Trump’s recent actions targeting school curricula and removing protections for transgender and undocumented students. In...
In early January, two snow days were added, making for an extra long winter break. There are tons of different ways in which Jackson-Reed students spent their extended weekend. Personally, I spent the day sledding with a friend, drinking hot cocoa, and refreshing the DCPS Instagram page to see if we would get another day off. There were a lot of snow-filled stories that got me thinking: what is the...
Welcome back to “Are You Smarter than a Freshman?” In honor of Valentine's Day, this edition, we’re taking one random teacher and putting them head-to-head with a brain-rotted freshman in love! Today,...
From classroom management to teaching, there’s a lot you might need help with when becoming an educator. This field may be fun because it enables you to meet and create bonds with new students, but it...
It’s officially term three, which means that it’s arguably the worst part of the school year. As the content in classes gets harder, AP tests get a little closer, and stress levels increase, I’m...
Jackson-Reed has many students and staff from a variety of countries that bring new perspectives on life and learning. To further encourage and benefit from this cultural diversity, it’s important to...
On December 19, the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Drone Club hosted a showcase in the gym, featuring two unique drones: a high-performance competition drone built from scratch and a modified test drone....
In late August 1619, 20 to 30 enslaved Africans arrived in Hampton, Virginia. These Africans were the first of many to arrive in America and build the foundation of a new country. Today's society simply...
Rewatch Super Bowl XXVI Take a nap until the halftime show Watch the Puppy Bowl Stress about your future Valentine Only watch the commercials Lurk by the snack...
When choosing classes, many factors influence students' decisions. While some prioritize increasing their GPA, others enroll in courses that genuinely interest them. However, there is another, less obvious...
As we approach another February, Valentine’s Day is quickly upon us, and the lingering debate over whether or not the annual holiday dedicated to lovers is truly worth the hype or if it’s just another...
Going into my senior year of high school, I was repeatedly told that one thing would look amazing on my resume for college: dual enrollment at a college or university. Believing this, I applied and was...
Every year, the track and field program has hit the ground running whenever indoor season comes around. On January 28, the girls won first place, snapping Dunbar High School’s five-year win streak, and the boys took second at the DCIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Prince George’s County. Through it all, the team shone most brightly by setting a new meet record time of 4:11.88 in...
A leader is someone who has the ability to inspire others, has a clear vision, and helps the ones around them grow. That is what coach David “Tee” Johnson has done for the Jackson-Reed boys’ varsity...
Choosing between skiing and snowboarding can seem like a difficult decision, but in reality, it's simple. Choose skiing. It’s the right choice because it is easier to learn, is safer, has more options...
Picture this: you’re sitting with your friends on top of a mountain, the ripping wind and sub freezing cold bearing down on you. You woke up 20 minutes ago, as the bus to the mountain offers respite...
The girls’ varsity basketball team is playing the long game this season. With their loss to Calvin Coolidge High School on January 27, their eight-game winning streak was slashed, but the team showed...
Jackson-Reed has its fair share of prominent athletes, but one takes it all: Aquil Abdullah. His success, however, is less celebrated, perhaps because he's a rower. Abdullah was one of the first African...
Los estudiantes de Jackson-Reed han dado la bienvenida a un grupo de estudiantes de Alicante, España en un intercambio cultural. En este intercambio organizado por el maestro de Español Victor Vela Martinez,...